Author: Dave Edwards
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Seeking Perfection Can Hurt Productivity
When you are a perfectionist, it may be difficult to get started on a project. Perfectionism can hurt your efforts to be more productive.
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The Link Between Procrastination and Perfectionism
To some procrastination is caused by people who don’t want to tackle a project. But according to Davi Allen, the author of GTD/GettingThings Done, it can also be a sign of perfectionism.
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Save Time With Customized Evernote Shortcuts
You can save some time when entering information into Evernote by using customized shortcuts.
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How Email Can Boost Your Productivity
We like to complain about the volume of email we receive. But if you use this tool correctly it can save you a lot of time and increase your productivity.
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Using Evernote’s Note Links
The more notes you have in Evernote, the more important it is to be able to find them. That’s where note links make a difference.
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Communication Secrets from Jeff Bezos
Not only is Jeff Bezos rich, but he is seen as a great communicator to his stockholders and workers across his many companies. Here are some things we can learn from him.
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How GTD’s David Allen Captures What He Wants To Remember
Following the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done gets you to capture all of your ideas. We talk with GTD author David Allen about he captures the things he wants to remember. LINK
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Questions About Security of Evernote’s AI Search & Moving Notes
Questions continue to come in regarding the privacy and security of Evernote’ AI Powered Search function.
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Making Faster and Better Decisions
Managers are frequently called on to make quick decisions. But how can you assure that you are making the right decision?
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GTD’s David Allen on Managing Our Inputs
It’s not just email anymore; we have lots of inputs coming at us. Here’s how David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done handles it.
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Keep Travel Memories in Evernote
It is pretty common for people to keep their vacation pictures somewhere in the cloud. They join hundreds of other pictures and are never easy to find when you need them most. But there’s a better way using Evernote.
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Why Meetings Are (Usually) A Waste of Time
The truth is that 50% of people find meetings to be unproductive. But there are ways to make them better and more productive.
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Making Virtual Meetings More Productive
With more and more workers working remotely, the number of meetings conducted virtually has increased dramatically. But if not done well, they can waste a lot of time. Here is how to make them better.
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How To Effectively Faciltate A Meeting
The person who facilitates a meeting has the ability to make a meeting successful or a failure. Here are some tips to help you run your next meeting.
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There Are Only 3 Reasons To Schedule A Meeting
There are only three reasons why you should schedule a meeting with your colleagues at work.
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Declare A “No Meeting” Day
If you aren’t careful, your calendar can fill up quickly leaving you little time to get real work done. But if you struggle to carve out enough time to get your work done, there is a trick that will boost your productivity. It is to declare a no-meeting work day.
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Even Tiger Woods Had A Coach
Effective leaders sometime need to discuss their problems with a coach who can guide them to make better decisions.
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Don’t Underestimate The Weekly Review
How do you know when it is time to do a weekly review? David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done has some advice.
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Fixing Evernote’s Problems: A Candid Conversation
It’s no secret that Evernote has been receiving many complaints about app problems. Federico Simionato, the head of Evernote, shared candid thoughts about fixing the issues and what they are working on next.
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Are At-Home Workers Being Trusted By Their Bosses?
One of the greatest objections managers have to employees who work from home is that they are not convinced that everyone is putting in a full day’s work. Here are some tips for building trust on both sides.
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Evernote Introduces Artificial Intelligence Powered Search
Evernote has upped its game with its ability to find information from your notes. It has introduced Artificial Intelligence Powered Search. Federico Simionato, head of product at Evernote, gives us a demonstration.
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Launching Your Own Online Business
Jeff Walker’s book, “Launch” is ideal for someone who is interested in developing an online business and learn about marketing in the digital age.
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Avoid Fake Due Dates
When setting up your task list you might e tempted to set up fake deadlines so that some items rise to the top and get your attention. But, according to the GTD/Getting Things Done system, it doesn’t really help your productivity.
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Would You Be As Productive With A 4 Day Work Week?
A study looks at the impact of a 4-day work week.
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Evernote’s New Update Is Impressive (v10.65.1)
Evernote almost downplays its latest software update. They say it’s for bug fixes. But I don’t think they are telling the whole story.
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Set Up Your Workplace for Better Productivity
Whether you work in an office or at hour home, you should focus on how to set up your work area in order to be more productive.
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Can You Capture Too Much…Despite What GTD Recommends?
One of the key principles of GTD / Getting Things Done is to get ideas out of your head. But what should you do when there seems to be more that you capture than can ever hope to deal with?
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Evernote Removes SMS Two-Factor Authorization
Why did Evernote remove SMS two factor authorization when everyone is concerned about data security?
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Appropriate Relationships With Employees
Whether you are leading an organization of 5 or 500, an effective manager remains visible and attempts to know what motivates his or her employees. This is more difficult in a very large organization, but appearing detached is never a good way of building loyalty and getting the most out of your staff.
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Why People Resist Doing a Weekly Review
One of the most important elements of GTD / Getting Things Done is the weekly review. Yet it is one of the things that many people resist doing. Let’s look at why.
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Curing Procrastination
If you feel that you can’t stay on task and get easily distracted there are some things you can do to help yourself become more productive.
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Dissecting Evernote’s Problems
It seems like ever since Evernote was sold to a European Company called Bending Spoons, the popular notetaking app has been facing lots of problems. Now, we have some explanations.
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How To Be The Kind of Leader You Admire
Who have you worked with that you admired for their leadership characteristics? What characteristics did they possess?
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Obstacles To Getting Things Done
Much is written about how to be more productive but we all have to deal with obstacles along the way.
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My Impressions of Evernote’s AI Cleanup Tool
A number of months ago Evernote ventured into the world of artificial intelligence when it introduced AI Cleanup. Dave has been using it and tells you if he thinks it’s worth the fanfare.
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Effective Leaders are Self-Aware
True leaders are self-aware. The more you understand your strengths and weaknesses, the better you will lead others. If you have been so externally focused that you have not spent much time on reflective analysis, the good news is that self-awareness is a skill that you can learn and develop, and it just takes a…
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Putting GTD Horizons of Focus into Practice
Even with guidance of the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology, you might still be confused over what tasks you should do first. That’s why if you understand the principles of horizons of focus you will find the process is simple.
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More Fixes From Evernote (Version 10.60.4)
Evernote users have been getting a message suggesting that you download the new version of the software. Here’s a look at the new update.
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Some New Evernote Features You May Not Know About
Evernote, the popular note taking and productivity app keeps adding new features. Here are some recently added features that you may not know about.
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Getting Things Done: Defining A Project
The GTD/Getting Things Done methodology defines a project as anything that requires more than one action to complete. Some people believe that creates too many projects for your list. The author of GTD, David Allen, has some thoughts.
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The Most Important Productivity Tip
You can do many things to improve your productivity, but the best tip is the one that is most easily ignored.
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The Link Between Personal Goals & Achievement
If you want to achieve your ambitions in life, you need to set the same goals that you might for projects you need to accomplish at work.
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Can GTD Work With A Bullet Journal?
GTD or “Getting Things Done” and the “Bullet Journal” are two different systems that promise increased productivity and organization. But can they be used together?
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Leaders Need To Learn To Listen In Order To Be Successful
It’s common for managers to dominate the discussion in a meeting. But, if you want to be a true leader, you also need to be a good listener.
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Log In and Other Evernote Problems
Some people have reported problems signing in to Evernote. And while they are working to solve the issue, there is a way you can get help. Plus, an update on the future of Evernote.
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